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I have been looking for good red and white wine but I don’t know how to select them. Help
Monroe
I have been looking for good red and white wine but I don’t know how to select them. Help
Monroe
May 17, 2008
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Start with a simple book like Wine for Dummies. No kidding. I still refer to it. Then start experiencing different wines. The combo of erudition and experience can’t be beat.
Chef Mark
Comment by Chef Mark — May 18, 2008 @ 5:37 am
Best way is to try them Everybody has different tastes. Rieslings & Zinfandels (whites or blush colored wines) are on the fruitier / sweetish side. Chardonnays are dry. Cabernets or Shiraz (reds) are full bodied. Rule of thumb is: White wine is served with “white meat” like chicken, fish, and even pork. red wine is served with dark meat or red meat like steaks etc. Best way really is to try them. See what you like.
Comment by RNR — May 18, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
Go on some tours of vineyards or go to a few wine festivals.
Comment by Zelda — May 20, 2008 @ 10:15 pm
Go to a wine store and tell them you’re interested but not sure how to select. Sometimes the local wine stores here have wine tastings so you can try before you buy too. The staff can make recommendations.
Comment by keyz — May 24, 2008 @ 12:51 am
ask a sommelier
Comment by riffers21 — May 27, 2008 @ 4:12 am
The Australian wines are what sell the best these days.
Try “Yellow Tail”. It comes in red or white.
Comment by kait — May 28, 2008 @ 12:05 pm
I have found the staff at Beverages & More to be helpful. If you have one near you try it. If you can give them examples of what you like they can usually point you in the right direction.
Comment by Dave — May 30, 2008 @ 2:53 am